Description
Coconut Key Lime Cheesecake Bars are a tropical delight that combines the creamy richness of cheesecake with the zesty brightness of key lime and a hint of coconut. With a buttery graham cracker crust, these bars make for the perfect summer treat or dessert for any occasion. Easy to prepare and absolutely irresistible, each bite transports you to a sun-soaked beach paradise. Refresh your palate with this vibrant dessert that is sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup key lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- ½ cup coconut cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup coconut flakes (sweetened or unsweetened)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter; press into the bottom of a greased baking pan.
- Bake crust for 10 minutes until golden brown; let cool.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add key lime juice and coconut cream; mix until combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Fold in coconut flakes gently.
- Pour filling over cooled crust and bake for 25-30 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool at room temperature, then chill in the fridge for at least two hours before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (65g)
- Calories: 246
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 89mg